New vape tax to come into effect Government Vape Tax What It Means for You , From November 1st, the Government is bringing in a new 0.50 per ml vape tax + 23% VAT on all e liquids in Ireland., What does that mean in real New excise duty on vapes and 1 rise on 20 cigarettes : r ireland New vape tax starts today in Ireland, adding 50 cent per ml to all e liquids in bid to protect young people from potential health risks.